Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Newport Beach, CA

...and helping students maximize their educational journey. I have been tutoring various areas in education ranging from the math and sciences to music and Spanish. I have been tutoring now for five years and have been very successful in my mission of helping students succeed! I have had the opportunity to teach in the school district I am in for about five years as well and I have seen many of my students go on...

...University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics/Economics and a minor in Statistics. I love math and want to use what I have learned to help others succeed in math classes. As part of my experience in college, I was a supplemental instruction leader and involved in math reader programs, which developed my teaching skills in different levels of mathematics. Even after I graduated, I still continued to...

...been a teacher for 10 years, and I currently teach at a wonderful project-based high school in Pomona, CA where I integrate art and music into the variety of courses I teach. I have extensive experience in History, Math, English, English Language Development, and SAT prep among other subjects, but my specialty is in motivating students. I believe it is essential for a student to enjoy our tutoring sessions. I build on every success, small...

...I come equipped with creativity and attention to detail. I am dedicated to finding the best learning path for each of my students, and I find joy in collaborating with learners on how they best learn. My connection to math is anchored in this creative spirit--helping students see these patterns is the first step to feeling empowered as budding mathematicians. I am committed to personalizing learning for each of my students. I use diagnostic assessments...

...University (SDSU) with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, a minor in philosophy, and a single subject teaching credential in mathematics. I taught high school mathematics and science for two years in the Imperial Valley. I returned to SDSU to complete a Master of Science in Computer Science. While in graduate school, I taught Trigonometry and Algebra at the college level. I became a software engineer at TRW and later Northrop Grumman until recently retiring....

...playing board games with my friends; my favorites would be Settler's of Catan and Carcassonne. I also like to build and detail Gundam plastic models and have even founded a plastic model club in Davis to teach my techniques to others who were interested in the hobby. But what I love most is to learn new things every day. I would study scientific articles and read how scientists are finding new ways to treat certain...

...University of California, Irvine's school of Public Health Sciences in 2013. In addition to this, I was very involved around my college campus. I played five intramural sports, ran my own program in student government, which brought student teaching to UC Irvine, and served as president of my fraternity where I managed more than 60 members. I am a patient, kind-hearted, and intelligent person who truly values the importance of education in a young individual's...

...from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Applied Mathematics, emphasizing in Actuarial Science, and a minor in Music. I have been tutoring for a few years now. I've tutored students of all ages and levels. I like to keep things simple; my approach is to break down difficult problems into smaller, easier, more manageable problems. I teach my students to do the same. I enjoy helping anybody who wants to learn.

...I have started tutoring 8 years ago. Transmitting my knowledge has always fascinated me. I have worked with a variety of student ranging from 5 to 35 years old. I am very patient and always using efficient techniques in order to explain concepts to my tutees. I worked with both LAUSD and LA's Best After-School Enrichment program where I had to create age-appropriate lesson plans. I enjoy making Mathematics easier for my tutees.

...problems together, the tutor's job is not to give answers and simply show how problems are done. This may cause students to memorize techniques rather than learn the critical thinking process that allows them to do work on their own. I strongly believe that my job as a tutor is to ask the student questions that will assist them to arrive at an answer on their own. Of course, examples need to be given and...

...and the sciences, I studied both Anthropology and Sustainable Development at Columbia University. I have experience tutoring most subjects, but my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in...

...from workplace rights and political lobbying to event planning and meeting facilitation. These roles required a high degree of accountability and loyalty and deeply shaped my approach to building collaborative work environments conducive to life-long learning and critical analysis. I am an avid reader, runner, and cat lover. I love to try new foods, meet new people, and explore different cultures. Learning languages and keeping up with current events are probably my biggest pastimes. I...

...and my friends, but in 2012 I began tutoring professionally. My teaching style includes using lots of visual aids to make the concept easier to grasp and ensures that all my students understand the concept instead of memorizing the subject. My expertise lies in teaching math and biology. I am currently in my third-year of dental school and will graduate as a dentist in 2017. My undergraduate degree focused on human biology.... I believe in understanding...

...University with a degree in Health Policy and Education Policy. While at Duke University I was a student athlete, participated in the leadership of several clubs and service groups; as well as, working as a Math and Reading tutor. After graduation I spent a year pursing a business venture allotted to me through the Elevator Pitch Competition, my senior year of college, which I won in my category - Non-Profits. After that year, I joined...

...student at Claremont McKenna College and will be beginning my professional career as an Investment Banker for JMP Securities in the summer of 2015. I completed a Bachelors in Business Administration at West Virginia University and only recently made the move to sunny Southern California. Having previously studied pre-medicine, my educational interests have been quite varied and extensive. That said, I am most passionate about business, finance, math, and English courses. As an avid reader...

I'm a communications professional with a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane University, a master's degree in journalism from USC and a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I have two years of professional tutoring experience and thrive on guiding students to that "aha!" moment.

...into college full-time when I was only 14, and transferred to a UC campus as a junior by the time I was 17. I received my Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at UC Merced, and my Masters in Public Administration at Cal State Long Beach. My academic path has been quite unconventional, but it gave me the opportunity familiarize myself with a wide range of subjects. I am currently continuing my education in the medical...

...school and started teaching courses as an undergraduate. Combined, I have over nine years of experience teaching and tutoring mathematics at the grade school, high school and post-secondary levels, from pre-algebra to differential equations. My goal in tutoring is to create an environment that students can enjoy learning in, understanding how they think and what approaches will work best for them, and ensuring that they have a strong fundamental background for future success in their...

...of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) pursuing a Biochemistry BS, I have had the opportunity to tutor, mentor, and counsel a wide variety of students throughout my high school and college career. For the past four years, I have dedicated my efforts to tutoring elementary to high school students at a local tutoring/test prep center. Although I customarily tutor school subjects, SAT, and SAT subject tests, my strongest skills are in Math and Science. My experiences...

...tutoring in various areas including ESL, music and math. In high school I began tutoring because tutoring had been a positive experience in my life. In college I majored in Biology and minored in creative writing. During my four years at Scripps I had the opportunity to gain great conceptual understanding in both the sciences and humanities. I have always had a passion for learning. My curiosity for knowledge has allowed me to study in...